Gurulu Raksha Mask

The Gurulu (Garuda Raksha) is the portrait of a mythical solar bird devouring a snake. The snake that is located above the bird face is called Naga. Gurulu is decorated with the enemy snakes as if they were a trophy. According to Hindu and Buddhist mythology, it is said that this bird was a vehicle on which Hindu God Vishnu rode. The mask is said to bring protection and good luck.

Special Notes

• The actual product may slightly vary from the images shown on the website due to the fact that each peace is hand-made and hand-painted.
• Certain countries require that all wood based items are fumigated before arriving in the respective country. Please check import regulations in your country. If fumigation is required, buyer needs to pay the costs assoicated with fumigation.
• Read more about (a) Masks in general (b) Raksha Masks (c) Sanni Masks (d) Kolam Masks
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• Masks are made from acrylic paint on goda kaduru (strychnine tree) wood.